How far is Richmond, VA from Marshall, VA?

The driving distance from Richmond, VA to Marshall, VA is about 103.8 miles (167 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.79 mi
02h 15m
Flight
93.12 mi
149.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.12 mi
Kilometers
149.86 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.79 mi
Kilometers
167.03 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshall
Sat, Nov 7, 5:29 AM EST
Return by in Richmond
Sat, Nov 7, 7:44 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-11-07T03:14
Arrive Marshall
Sat, Nov 7, 5:29 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fredericksburg
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Richmond
51.9 mi
01h 07m
To Marshall
51.9 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Marshall.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Marshall.

  1. 1

    Start on Marcus-David Peters Circle

    525 ft · 15 sec · Marcus-David Peters Circle

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Monument Avenue

    684 ft · 26 sec · Monument Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Meadow Street

    1157 ft · 30 sec · North Meadow Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hermitage Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hermitage Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Robin Hood Road

    908 ft · 32 sec · Robin Hood Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

    962 ft · 30 sec · North Arthur Ashe Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 95 North, I 64 West

    988 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    1797 ft · 28 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    52.8 mi · 58 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 Business: Falmouth

    1635 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Warrenton Road

    22.9 mi · 33 min · Warrenton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Marsh Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Marsh Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto James Madison Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · James Madison Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Eastern Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Winchester Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1028 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Marshall.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
54.7 mi · 53%
Warrenton Road
22.9 mi · 22%
James Madison Highway
11.3 mi · 11%
Eastern Bypass
4.78 mi · 5%
Marsh Road
4.24 mi · 4%
Winchester Road
3.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

52.8 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
93.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fredericksburg
01h 07m from Richmond
Leave By
2:00 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond and Sunny near Marshall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Marshall?

The road trip is about 103.8 miles (167 km) and usually takes 02h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fredericksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Richmond and 51.9 miles from Marshall.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.34 one way or $28.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Sunny near Marshall.

Stop Ideas Near Fredericksburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fredericksburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fredericksburg.

RAIL

Fredericksburg

1 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

28 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Woodbridge station

44 mi away
1040 Express Way
RAIL

Lorton station

49 mi away
8006 Lorton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Marshall. Straight-line distance: 93.12 mi (149.86 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

The capital of Virginia.

Population232,226
Coordinates37.5537600, -77.4602600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
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#2 Marshall

Marshall is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8648400, -77.8577700
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-77.46026, 37.55376)
End: Marshall (-77.85777, 38.86484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.86 L · about $14.34
Round trip
$28.67
7.32 gal · 27.72 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $14.34 $28.67
Mid-grade $4.41 $16.16 $32.31
Premium $4.82 $17.64 $35.29
Diesel $6.20 $22.68 $45.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Marshall. The current time is 03:14:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.